Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].

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‘This is our profession’: Noor Blumer on reporting sexual harassment

The more victims stand together to call out inappropriate conduct, the less women will continue to be victims of power-based sexual harassment, Noor Blumer said.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Study questions validity of findings that female judges are interrupted more

Are female judges interrupted more frequently than their male counterparts? A follow-up study has questioned the validity of the findings with a much broader sample base

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Justice system biases target female offenders

When it comes to women before the justice system, small biases and large precedents are contributing to false prosecutions and wrongful imprisonments.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Lighthouse Project shines light on risk screening at major courts

The Family and Federal Circuit Courts are in strong support of a “groundbreaking and innovative” project designed to facilitate family violence and risk screenings.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

$1m legal win a landmark victory, sets precedent for WA residents

A landmark legal victory in the Supreme Court of Western Australia will set a precedent in future for asbestos victims holding a company responsible for exposure.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Legal overhaul recommended for university amid sexual harassment findings

The Honourable Bruce Lander QC has recommended an overhaul of legal procedures relating to external lawyers at the University of Adelaide amid reports the former ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

The impact of technology, climate change and social issues on female lawyers

Lawyer, former refugee and advocate Nyadol Nyuon breaks down the challenges that Australian female lawyers must face everyday – from climate change, technology and social ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020

Compensation firm investigates anti-Semitic behaviour at Victorian school

With assistance from a leading compensation firm, former students have taken action against a Victorian school for anti-Semitic and racial vilification.

SME LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020

Police investigating police must end, human rights lawyer says

Human rights lawyers have called for a law change and an end to the practice of police investigating other police in deaths in custody matters.

SME LAW • Thu, 27 Aug 2020

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